Jim Streety

2025 Red McCombs Community Impact Award Winner

Jim Streety’s influence stretches far beyond a 100-yard patch of grass or artificial turf.  The winningest coach in San Antonio high school football history has followed the perfect game plan for educational, athletics, and civic excellence. That’s why he is being honored as the 2025 Red McCombs Community Impact Award winner at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Breakfast of Champions to be held February (date) at the (location).

The Smiley, Texas, native recently completed a 57-year career that included stops at San Marcos, New Braunfels and San Antonio Madison High Schools.  In 40 seasons as a head football coach, Streety amassed 343 wins—seventh best among Texas high school coaches all-time.  At New Braunfels, he was 149-46-2 in 17 years.  At Madison, he was 194-85-1 in 23 years.  His teams made the state playoffs 27 years and made the state semifinals seven times.  Streety recently retired after serving 10 years as New Braunfels ISD Athletic Director.

Streety has been inducted into Hall of Fames sponsored by San Antonio Sports, the Texas High School Coaches Association, Texas High School Football, and the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce.  Away from school and athletics, Streety has served as deacon at Oakwood Baptist Church and has volunteered for numerous community charities including Habitat for Humanity, the Food Bank, the Wurstfest Association, and Communities in Schools.

Each year San Antonio Fellowship of Christian Athletes presents the Red McCombs Community Impact Award to recognize an individual or individuals who demonstrate unparalleled success, and the highest level of moral character and integrity.  This award is given by the FCA and the McCombs family to a person who uses his or her influence to impact the San Antonio community and spread the word of Jesus Christ.